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Illy's New Hyper Espresso


Italian coffee company illycaffè has created a new easier way to make your espresso. Their new system is called iperEspresso (hyper espresso) and this month Illy is launching the Francis Francis X7 with iperEspresso, a capsule system that uses a two-phase preparation process to create the perfect shot of espresso. The first step is hyperinfusion, in which the coffee and water come into contact under optimal pressure conditions, followed by the emulsion process, in which the coffee passes through a valve to form a rich and velvety crema (the thin layer of foam at the surface of the espresso). The iperEspresso's crema yields more volume and height than a traditional shot and can last up to fifteen minutes as compared to the average espresso's five minutes. The coffee never comes into direct contact with the machine so cleaning the machine is far easier. IperEspresso has been released commercially and is currently used in restaurants including Le Bernardin and Nobu, as well as at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The new system is available in the popular Francis Francis X7 machine for a special intro price of $395 and the Francis Francis X8 is available for a special rate of $495. The coffee in the iperEspresso capsule is the same used in the cans and in café espresso and is available in two different roasts: medium and dark as well as decaffeinated capsules .A 21-serving container of capsules is $15.95

Starbucks Unveils $599 Espresso Machine


Bryant Simon, author of the upcoming book Consuming Starbucks, believes that your daily fix of Starbucks coffee is a gift you give yourself. And the more expensive the gift, the more you love yourself. With high hopes that you love yourself very much, Starbucks has introduced their new Sirena espresso maker. Co-developed with BMW's design team, this machine isn't the most expensive Starbucks offers, but it will set you back a hefty $599. Available at 2,100 suburban Starbucks stores as well as online, the Sirena features the Rapid Steam Boiler system and a commercial quality portafilter with an adapter that adjusts to the coffee's grind. At 15" tall, it is small enough to fit nicely on your counter and promises to produce the perfect shot of espresso every single time.

Gallery: Luxury Espresso Machines

Victoria Arduino Venus Century Espresso MachineThe La Pavoni Stradivari Coffee MakerDeLonghi Primadonna Coffee MakerBugatti Espresso MachineGaggia Achilles Espresso Machine

Victoria Arduino Venus Century Espresso Machine

If you love both espresso and having something exclusive, then this Victoria Arduino Venus Century Espresso Machine (say that ten times fast!) is worth checking out. Only 100 of them were created, and they're currently selling #34, with the first one having gone to the Pope. The first Victoria Arduino machine was built in 1905, and in the years since their reputation has grown to one symbolizing beauty, elegance, and refinement (among many other things on their list!). This particular espresso machine design was created by Pier Teresio Arduino and can be yours for just a tad under $20,000.

Gaggia Achilles Espresso Machine

Gaggia is one of the most respected names in espresso today, and for the use of home espresso machines we can thank Achilles Gaggia, who patented the first electric pump motor - vital for consistently creating enough pressure to produce good espresso - in 1938. Prior to this invention, the operators of manual espresso machines used pistons to manually adjust the pressure - The Gaggia Achilles is named after the man. It is almost identical to the design used back in the 1930s, a lever-operated machine with a stainless steel body, chromed brass group head and filter and a 32-oz water reservoir. The machine performs best with freshly roasted and ground beans, but will also work with special espresso pods, though if you're going to get a Gaggia, it is worth knowing the intricacies of the coffee bean as well as the machine itself. Price: $1,499.95.

Bodum Granos Espresso Machine

A post on Product Dose led me to the latest cool coffee gadget from Bodum. The Bodum Grano Espresso Machine comes with a steam wand and one touch simplicity. The pump espresso machine is programmable and works with ground coffee or espresso pods. It also has a cup warmer and a water bottle adapter. It sells for $499. Very cute in a spaceship sort of way but I wonder if this thing ends up looking pretty battered after not a lot of use.

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